The Bodyguard - 1992

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bodyguard_(1992_film)

After watching the musical at the Sunderland Empire me and a friend decided to watch the original film.  Made in 1992 the film starred Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston.

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This image taken from the film shows a contrast between the two sister characters in the film.  The pop star sister played by Whitney Houston is more outgoing and extravagant with a large decoration all down the front.  The cut of the dress allows more skin to be seen than her sisters outfit and suggests she is more alluring and tempting in the public eye.  This is a big contrast to her sister who is often in the background and more conservative than her sister.  She works for her sister and therefore her appearance is much more professional and work appropriate.  

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This costume, the iconic costume as seen on the films poster, was created by Chris Gilman and it was inspired by the Maschinenmensch or machine-human in the 1927 Fritz Lang film Metropolis.  This costume was designed in the Art Deco style and has the appearance of a suit of armour which is fitting of the scene in which it is worn.  It is in this scene that the Bodyguard is seen rescuing Rachel Marron from a large crown of fans.  

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This costume from the film also has Art Deco influences within its design.  The style of this dress reflects the earlier necklines and styles of her earlier costumes and shows a uniformity throughout the film.  Many of the costumes that she is seen wearing were in dark colours similar to that of the bodyguard to show the connection between the two characters.